Investment Accountant

• Opportunity to be part of a respected Australian financial institution

• Engage in meaningful work that makes a difference

• Permanent role based in the Sydney CBD

About the business/role/team
This role sits within the Finance Department, and more broadly as part of the Enterprise Services and Strategy Group, at the Reserve Bank of Australia. As an Investment Accountant, you will be part of the Financial Reporting team responsible for the preparation of the Bank’s external financial and statutory reporting with a focus on the Bank’s investment portfolios. The role will involve working collaboratively with other Finance teams and with teams across the Bank.
About the role

• Ensure that all transactions in the Bank's investment portfolios are accounted for accurately, efficiently and in a timely manner.

• Prepare external financial and statistical reports as well as internal management reports and statistical data in an accurate and timely manner.

• Analyse and report on accounting developments impacting on the Bank's balance sheet and earnings.

• Prepare projections of the Bank's balance sheet and profits.

• Ensure the Bank's investment accounting policies and procedures comply with relevant reporting standards.

About you

• Possess practical experience in financial reporting, including the preparation of annual financial statements, statistical reporting and analysis

• Up to date knowledge of relevant Australian and International accounting standards

• Strong organisational, critical thinking and problem-solving skills

• Interest and knowledge of financial instruments and markets

• Qualified member of a professional accounting body in Australia (or international equivalent) or advanced in working towards attainment of such qualification

Be More
Working for an organisation that truly makes a difference to the people of Australia, we can offer development and career opportunities in a collaborative environment that supports your growth, wellbeing and promotes flexibility. Your individual growth and success drives the RBA forward as an organisation. Be more means you can do more, for yourself and for Australia.
Why RBA?
The RBA makes an important contribution to the Australian economy through the pursuit of national economic policy objectives and associated activities in financial markets and banking. We also issue Australia's banknotes and operate infrastructure critical to the payments system, all of which contribute to the welfare of the Australian people. Made up of specialists across a wide range of fields, our people, values, and culture play a critical role in achieving our objectives. Striving to be Open & Dynamic, we consider and incorporate different perspectives, work across teams and are transparent with each other, whilst delivering quality together effectively and focusing on outcomes by prioritising, testing, learning, and refining as we go. Our people conduct themselves with a high degree of integrity, while striving for excellence in the work they perform and the outcomes they achieve. We encourage intelligent inquiry and we treat one another with respect while promoting the public interest through our efforts. We know it is the growth and success of our people that drives the RBA forward. Come and make a bigger contribution while you build and develop your own skills too, because being more means you can do more, for yourself and for Australia.
The Reserve Bank of Australia is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion through key initiatives. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse background, those living with a disability and from the LGBTQ+ community. We are committed to making the recruitment process fair and equitable for all our candidates.

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